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Matt McNeil is a proud Minnesotan, on live weekdays from 3pm to 4pm on AM950. Matt has been living most of his life in the state of his birth. He's a husband, a father of three, a veteran, and a broadcaster. He's worked in radio for over 25 years, startin

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    The Matt McNeil Show – March 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 88:57


    Mark Hamill follows Matt on social media; Iran war; Texas primaries; Jeff Stein joins the show; debunking Trump’s claims about Iran war; identities of the soldiers killed begin to be released; Wisconsin radio host calls for execution of Tim Walz; state GOP unmoved by gun violence whatsoever; DFL proposals on ICE. The post The Matt McNeil Show – March 4, 2025 first appeared on AM 950.

    Jeff Stein with Matt – March 4, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 13:17


    Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national politics. The post Jeff Stein with Matt – March 4, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

    The Matt McNeil Show – March 3, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 91:25


    TizzyEnt banned; Noem faces hard questions in Senate hearing; war in the Middle East; looking at today’s events in the markets; primary election day in some places; Patrick Coolican joins the show; more on the Noem hearings plus Hennepin County exploring prosecutions of DHS personnel; St. Paul asking for help renovating arena. The post The Matt McNeil Show – March 3, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

    Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (3/3/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 18:34


    Brett has our weekly conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Today they talk about Angie Craig reversing her support of the Laken Riley Act, Pete Stauber inviting right wing troll Nick Shirley to the State of the Union, and Hennepin Co. Attorney Mary Moriarty seeking evidence to prosecute federal agents like Greg… The post Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (3/3/26) first appeared on AM 950.

    The Matt McNeil Show – March 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 88:52


    Walter Rhein starts off the show today; going into the fallout of the attack on Iran; media and algoritm manipulation; Walz demands answers from DHS about detained children; platforming the worst people to large audiences; Angie Craig reverses on the Laken Riley Act. The post The Matt McNeil Show – March 2, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

    Walter Rhein with Matt – March 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 21:47


    My name is Walter Rhein and I write “I'd Rather Be Writing.” This is a reader sponsored newsletter that covers a wide variety of topics. For a succinct explanation of what I'm all about, you can check my Blue Sky profile: The post Walter Rhein with Matt – March 2, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 88:11


    Grocery store parking lot scams; Trump using the US Men’s hockey team; Paramount buys WBD; mindfulness coach Teri Leigh joins; an example of fraud Republicans don’t care about; how main stream media went MAGA; right wing biased reporting on the MN state flag controversy The post The Matt McNeil Show – February 27, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

    Matt McNeil with Teri Leigh (2/27/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 21:35


    Matt was joined by mindfullness coach Teri Leigh to talk about navigating difficult times in Minnesota. Find more of her writing at: https://substack.com/@terileigh The post Matt McNeil with Teri Leigh (2/27/26) first appeared on AM 950.

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    The Matt McNeil Show – February 26, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 88:28


    Hillary Clinton testimony about Epstein; contents of an Epstein storage locker released; Ahmed Baba of AhmedBaba News joins Matt; grocery shopping day; stricter gun measures don’t advance out of committee; feds try to cut more Medicaid funding; more from stupid YouTuber. The post The Matt McNeil Show – February 26, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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    Ahmed Baba with Matt – February 26, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 22:47


    Ahmed Baba is the founder of the bestselling Substack newsletter AhmedBaba.News and a columnist at The Independent. He documented every day of Trump's first term and was among the first to cover Project 2025. He makes frequent appearances on MSNBC, and his work has been cited in The New York Times, The Washington Post, CBS… The post Ahmed Baba with Matt – February 26, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 25, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 89:27


    The controvery surrounding wildly different treatment of the men’s and women’s hockey teams; Dems hold serve in special elections in Maine and Pennsylvania; Jeff Stein’s weekly appearance; Champlin decides to display the old state flag; major trouble for construction because of immigration enforecement; agricultural sector turmoil; issues with mobile home parks. The post The Matt McNeil Show – February 25, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

    Jeff Stein with Matt – February 25, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 22:49


    Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30 to cover national politics. The post Jeff Stein with Matt – February 25, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 92:12


    Tonight’s State of the Union; government’s sedition cases against some Democratic lawmakers has been dropped; Trump adminsitration pushes for FCC rules revamp; more horrific allegations against Trump; moronic ambassadorship; Bill Guerin invited Kash Patel into the psotgame at the Olympics; Patrick Coolican returns to the show; Fleet Farm settles its lawsuit with the state over… The post The Matt McNeil Show – February 24, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

    Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (2/24/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 16:55


    Brett was joined by editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. This week they talked about gun safety measures being proposed at the legislature and how the groundwork for fraud in Minnesota human services goes back 50 years. Find more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/24/minnesota-democrats-renew-push-for-new-gun-control-measures/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/23/report-groundwork-for-fraud-in-minnesota-human-services-goes-back-50-years/ The post Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (2/24/26) first appeared on AM 950.

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 23. 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 88:54


    Olympics wrap up; Kash Patel takes government plane to the hockey final; another high-profile arrest in the UK for Epstein ties; fight over tariffs continues; BAFTA incident; Wallethub ranks Minnesota as the 2nd best to raise a family; GOP auditor candidate makes wild claims about donor list; former ICE trainer whistleblower; changes in enforcement activity;… The post The Matt McNeil Show – February 23. 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 88:35


    Matt’s going to see Guys and Dolls tonight; SCOTUS smacks down Trump on tariffs; MN Lt. Gov. and US Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan joins; “moderate” Dems not winning elections; MN State Rep. Greg Davids defends ICE; the economic impact of ICE in the Twin Cities; Republicans hate the needy

    Matt McNeil with MN Lt. Gov. and US Senate Candidate Peggy Flanagan (2/20/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 15:00


    Matt is joined by Minnesota Lt. Governor and US Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan. They discuss the ICE occupation of Minnesota, Trump tariffs, rebuilding the AG economy and more.

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 88:56


    USA women win gold; Waffle House fight; Chicago Bears exploring suburban Indiana location; child paralyzed by measles because of his parents’ decision not to vaccinate; arrest of former Prince Andrew; bad economic news; hazing scandal at Iowa; hearing at state capitol over immigration enforcement; unwelcoming towns across the state.

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 89:27


    Skiing tragedy in California; Bono releases an anti-ICE protest song; Jeff Stein returns this week; Olympic updates; major winter storm hits the state; arson attack on Good memorial site; state GOP wants to criminalize certain protests; Hennepin County demands access to Pretti investigation; investigation into beating of man ICE claimed “ran into a wall”; restaurant…

    Jeff Stein with Matt – February 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 22:50


    Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 91:28


    Stephen Colbert says CBS dsiallowed him to interview Texas Democratic candidate; McLaughlin will leave DHS; billionaires’ insatiable lust for wealth; Greg Bakun joins the show; Patrick Coolican and Brett are back this week for their Tuesday interview; extramarital affair involving top DHS officials; first day of the new legislative session.

    Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (2/17/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 16:27


    It’s our weekly Tuesday conversation with Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer. This week Brett and Patrick talk about the opening of the legislative session and how Minnesota citizens turned the public tide against ICE. Find more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/16/will-this-be-the-most-unproductive-minnesota-legislative-session-ever/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/16/minnesota-house-republican-leaders-dont-want-to-talk-about-immigration-enforcement/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/13/minnesota-1-trump-0/

    Greg Bakun with Matt – February 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 7:49


    Do you believe in ghosts? Ever wondered if aliens from other planets visited the Earth? Have you ever thought about whether Bigfoot is real or not? Each weeknight on GhostBox Radio host Greg Bakun will have these conversations about the paranormal, ufology, Bigfoot or just the unusual bringing together guests who are experts in these…

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 88:51


    Comparing Trump to the follies of previous American presidents; Robert Duvall passes away; Americans are getting hit hardest by tariffs; the history of the right-wing media takeover; fish fry season dawns; feds will not give state access to Pretti investigation; aftermath of the government’s claimed end of the surge; rural America losing a lot of…

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 88:48


    Pickleball fights; Deceiving inflation numbers; Trump pardons a bunch of drug dealers; Dr. Joe Eastman joins; ICE lied about the Venezuelan snow shovel attackers in north Minneapolis; Did big AG impact ICE withdrawing from MN; ICE hurts rural MN too; controversy with Olympic figure skating

    Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (2/13/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 22:50


    Matt was joined by Dr. Joe Eastman, an expert disease modeler who frequently discusses COVID, flu, measles and other infectious diseases. They talk about how long COVID impacts driving, bird flu; measles and more.

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    The Matt McNeil Show – February 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 88:57


    Announced drawdown of federal agents in Minnesota; Trump guts climate change policies; El Paso airport shutdown; stupid people no longer think they’re stupid; Trump appears in the Epstein files over 1 million times; sports updates; MN GOP has to be held accountable for bringing this chaos upon us; picking up the pieces that were left…

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 88:56


    James Van Der Beek’s death; Rasmussen shows most voters don’t buy Trump’s claims about this being a golden age; Cliff Schecter joins the show today; allegations Pam Bondi spied on Congress to prepare for her testimony; Bloomington police arrest DHS worker in sex sting; new polling in MN not favorable to Trump or his agenda;…

    Cliff Schecter with Matt – February 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 22:49


    Cliff Schecter didn't just discover the GOP's bad, find our voices & switch sides. We've been at it for 25 yrs. Cliff wrote the ads that helped Biden beat Trump in '20. David exposed GOP corruption as an Emmy-winning anchor at MSNBC & CNN. https://www.blueamp.co/subscribe

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 88:54


    Trump once again tries hiding in plain sight; the four pillars of the Trump government crumbling – ICE hearings in Congress go poorly for the administration, economy souring; Epstein review reveals even more horrific details; Trump attacking our own Olympic athletes; patriotism among young people plummets; Patrick Coolican joins us live this week; comparing where…

    Patrick Coolican with Matt – February 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 10:03


    Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins AM950 on Tuesday afternoons to cover the latest from their newsroom.

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 88:54


    Super Bowl recap, with mayonnaise alternative halftime show and commercials; Republicans have nothing but racism; Maxwell plays to get Trump and herself off the hook; Olympics and sports updates; protesters engage ICE with a different approach; construction worker shortage because of the occupation; tragedy for GOP gubernatorial candidate; Scott Jensen shifts hsi campaign from governor…

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 88:52


    Trump goes full racist with video depicting the Obamas in racist caricature; unstable economy; Bill Corbett returns to the show; right wing agitator vandalizes anti-ICE sculpture; occupation activity continues; Michael Brodkorb previews the Super Bowl.

    Michael Brodkorb with Matt – February 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 12:48


    Michael Brodkorb is a political analyst and football expert who previews this weekend’s Super Bowl.

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    Bill Corbett with Matt – February 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 22:49


    Bill Corbett is a former writer for MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 and also a performer on the show, providing the voice of the robot Crow (v.2.0) and playing various other strange characters — including the all-powerful but clueless alien The Observer (a.k.a. “Brain Guy”). Corbett is also a screenwriter and playwright. Corbett’s screenplay STARSHIP DAVE,…

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 5, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 88:52


    Melania’s movie is drawing an “older” demographic; JD Vance on Greenland and tariffs; right wingers facing the reality of ICE; Michael Thalhimer of All Energy Solar; ICE busting into an apartment complex

    Matt McNeil with Michael Thalhimer of All Energy Solar (2/5/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 15:17


    Matt was joined by Michael Thalhimer, Director of Business Development for All Energy Solar. They chatted about the current landscape of renewable energy and the advantages of solar power for both small and large commercial operations. Michael emphasizes the stability of solar costs amidst utility rate hikes and invites listeners to a Lunch and Learn…

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 4, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 88:57


    Texas MAGA man assaults students; Supreme Court affirms new California congressional maps; economic analysis; Jeff Stein makes his weekly appearance; the staggering horror stories of ICE’s offensive continue; no ICE activity in Emmer’s hometown; some agents leave the state; caucus night; the inhumane conditions of holding facilities; right-wing infliencer kicked out of bar.

    Jeff Stein with Matt – February 4, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 22:51


    Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Poliitcs Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.

    The Matt McNeil Show – February 3, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 90:26


    Olympics start up soon; Jeanine Pirro has to defend herself on guns; partial shutdown is over; ICE shoots two in Portland, Oregon; Daily Mail’s analysis of Epstein files; crypto bros build Trump statue; today’s occupation activity; Patrick Coolican makes his Tuesday visit; men who DHS alleges attacked ICE with shovels ordered released; exodus of federal…

    Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (2/3/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 16:41


    It’s our weekly Tuesday visit with the editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, Patrick Coolican. Today Brett and Patrick preview caucus night, new campaign finance numbers and Mike Lindell’s campaign buying his own books. Find more about what we talked about bat: https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minnesota-precinct-caucuses-are-tonight-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/03/these-gop-candidates-for-minnesota-governor-have-raised-the-most-money-so-far/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/03/mike-lindells-campaign-for-governor-is-buying-boatloads-of-mike-lindell-autobiographies/

    The Matt McNeil Sbow – February 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 88:57


    Matt at the Pretti memorial; Man with severe head injuries likely caused ny agents; Texas special election sees heavily favored Republican lose; new Epstein files releases with more allegations against Trump; quid pro quo with Trump and UAE sheikh; Oscar nominations; Trump responds to Trevor Noah’s Epstein Island joke; Tina Smith endorses Flanagan as her…

    The Matt McNeil Show – January 30, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 88:51


    Catherine O’Hara dies at 71; more (some) Epstein files were released; Cliff Schecter joins; journalists being arrested; your calls; how the MNGOP lured ICE to MN; fraud the GOP doesn’t want you to know about

    Matt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (1/30/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 22:48


    Matt and Cliff talk about Cliff’s new piece about the Trump administration arresting journalists. Find it at: https://www.blueamp.co/p/an-open-letter-to-journalists-and

    The Matt McNeil Show – January 29, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 88:55


    Another snow-sculpting controversy in Stillwater; Greg Bovino issues a farewell statement; economy continues to head toward a major crash; Missouri Republicans boycott state of their judicial system hearing; Klobuchar announces official run for governor; details on man arrested in Ilhan Omar attack; Michael Brodkorb talks about GOP politics; today’s occupation updates.

    Michael Brodkorb with Matt – January 29, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 18:14


    I'm Michael Brodkorb. I'm a husband and a father. I work in communications, media, and research. I ran a marathon. I rescued ducklings from a sewer. I also wrote an award-winning true-crime book. Overall, I've done some bad – I've done some good. If you follow my website for updates, you'll learn about both.

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    The Matt McNeil Show – January 28, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 88:53


    Melania allegedy upset that her biopic has been forgotten because of ICE’s crimes; Bruce Springsteen releases protest song about murders of Good and Pretti; ICE attacks Ecuadorian consulate; man attacks Omar; federal reserve declines more rate cuts for now; Amazon lays off 16,000 corporate jobs; Jeff Stein makes his return today; Tom Morello benefit show…

    Jeff Stein with Matt – January 28, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 22:48


    Jeff Stein of KXEL/Waterloo and the Iowa Politics Report joins Matt every Wednesday at 3:30.

    The Matt McNeil Show – January 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 92:02


    The ICE occupation is far from over; Melania documentary looks like a box office bomb about to explode; signs of trouble for the stock market; Minneapolis updates; Winter Carnival staff defaces anti-ICE sculpture; Patrick Coolican returns this week; MN GOP’s frantic attempts to reframe ICE’s crimes.

    Brett Johnson with Patrick Coolican (1/27/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 17:23


    Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer, is back for his weekly Tuesday visit. Today Brett and Patrick talk about the tide turning against ICE, Chris Madel dropping out of the governor’s race and what’s happening with Amy Klobuchar. Find more about what they talked about at: https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/26/repub/trump-sending-border-czar-homan-to-minnesota-in-aftermath-of-second-fatal-shooting/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/26/chris-madel-drops-out-of-race-for-gop-nomination-for-governor-blasts-immigration-crackdown/ https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/22/sen-amy-klobuchar-files-paperwork-to-run-for-minnesota-governor/

    The Matt McNeil Show – January 26, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 88:57


    Special coverage throughout also featuring AM950 hosts John Parker of the Gaily Show and Robert Pilot of Native Roots Radio for the first hour, covering another ICE-related murder in Minneapolis.

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